Robert M. “Bob” Hastings Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Lois Claire Mancuso Hastings; his son, Robert M. “Bobby” Hastings Jr.; his parents, Arthur and Stella Hastings; his siblings, Alice, Eula, Eleanor “Billie”, Shirley and Arthur. Bob is the beloved father of Bonnie Hastings (Eddie), Christopher Hastings (Alma), Cindy Hastings Andrews (Keith), Elizabeth Hastings Lazauskas, Todd J. Hastings (Stacie), Andrew D. Hastings (Kristi “Cricket”), Dominick M. Hastings (Danielle). He is the devoted grandfather of Sydney, Christian, Kaylin, Alexia, Sam, Paul, Clayton, Dylan, Cody, Maxwell, Amanda, Dominick, Sophia and Blaize. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Bob, the man, the myth, the legend was a US Army Veteran who never met a stranger and who was full of life , enjoying spending time with his family and many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, March 23, 2018 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna.